Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
agricultural areas
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TRITICUM aestivum
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In German
Brotweizen
Pampelmuse
In French
pain de blé
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
El pan de trigo
Citrus maxima
In Greek
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
πομέλο
In Portuguese
pão de trigo
Pomelo
In Polish
chleb pszenny
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Triticum
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Bread Wheat and Pummelo
Season and care of Bread Wheat and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Wheat and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Wheat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Wheat is Loam and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bread Wheat is Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Bread Wheat and Pummelo Physical Information
Bread Wheat and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bread Wheat and Pummelo are as follows:
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bread Wheat and Pummelo
Care of Bread Wheat and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bread Wheat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.